A celebration of our valley’s past and current community spirit was on display at the inaugural Haw Creek Heritage Festival on September 23. This free, family-friendly event was a successful collaboration with Central East United Methodist Church, the Haw Creek Commons, and the Haw Creek Community Association.

Held at the Haw Creek Commons, the festival featured live music from three local bands: the Haw Creek Sweet Hots, the Walker Family Band, and Wayne Erbsen and the UNCA Bluegrass Band. There were food trucks, a documentary featuring local storytellers, and lots of kids’ activities, including a bouncy house, face painting, and games.

We hope to make this celebration of Haw Creek an annual tradition.